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Set in ancient Japan, Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is a JRPG with a game art that delivers a rich world inspired by traditional brush paintings of the Heian era. In Oreshika, you will take control of a clan whose bloodlines have been struck with two terrible curses - a Curse of Ephemerality, and a Curse of Broken Lineage. The Curse of Ephemerality means that your clan members age rapidly with a maximum lifespan of around 2 years. As you explore labyrinths, defeat demons, and find treasures, the clock of in-game time is always ticking so you have to plan your moves strategically. In Oreshika, no matter how skilled you are in battle or how strong your equipment is, your characters will face death and so it’s your job to make sure your clan's family tree grows new members to step up to the ranks.The Curse of Broken Lineage means that your clan members can no longer procreate. Luckily you can turn to the gods for help. By performing the Rite of Divine Union with a god, a new clan member will be created. It's important to choose carefully which gods you perform the Rite with as the genetic makeup will be a combination of the 'parent' clan member and the chosen god which affects stats as well as appearance. A demo for the PS Vita and PS TV versions of the game is available today on the PlayStation Store. All progress made is transferable to the full game, so you’ll be able to continue your journey without losing a step

Axiom Verge is a retro-styled 2D metroidvania action-adventure, inspired by such classics as Rygar, Contra, Bionic Commando, Blaster Master, and Metroid. The game gives you power over glitches like those found in classic games, allowing you to scramble enemies, corrupt environments, and enter hidden areas.The PS4 version of Axiom Verge is out now in North America and will arrive in Europe tomorrow.

Along with these screenshots, Nexon Europe today announced the start of the Closed Beta test of Combat Arms: Line of Sight, a military FPS developed by BlackSpot Entertainment. The Closed Beta will run for 48 hours coming to a close on 2nd April. It gives players a sneak peak at 4 maps, 19 fully-customizable weapons, 6 PvP modes, and a range of the unique superhuman powers and psychic weapons. This Closed Beta is available in English only.

After the Incident, the last of six planned downloadable content packs for Trials Fusion is available now for free for Season Pass holders and at £3.99 for players without the Season Pass. In After the Incident players investigate the causes of the disaster that has devastated Earth. Following tragic events, the flourishing world as we know it has brutally passed away, leading to a vast field of ruins and the broken dreams of a whole civilization. Riders must proceed with caution as they navigate through ruined cities and devastated ecosystems. After the Incident includes 10 new tracks, 24 challenges, five trophies, and new objects for the track editor. Seven screenshots and a video have been inserted in our download area.

Developed by stillalive studios for PC, Mac and Linux, Son of Nor is set in Noshrac, a world inhabited by a minority of human survivors and a race of hostile creatures called Sarahul, both left behind by ancient Gods in a legacy of conflict. As a member of the last surviving humans with magical powers, the Sons of Nor defend all that's left and battle against the Sarahul to avoid total annihilation and ultimately extinction.Son of Nor's dynamic game world features novel game mechanics like terraforming and telekinesis, which can be combined by the player. This unique ability to combine features allows players a new level of creativity in their actions. In addition, you can use the SteelSeries Sentry eye tracking tool to direct your spells while using the Emotiv EPOC brain computer interface to control the game with your mind. Or you can get deeply immersed in the game’s world by using the Oculus Rift VR.Son of Nor was released today by Viva Media - eight screenshots and a video have been added in our download section.

XSEED Games today announced that Story of Seasons is available now exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS in retail stores and digitally through the Nintendo eShop. Developed in Japan by Marvelous Inc., Story of Seasons retains the series’ signature style while adapting and strengthening its offerings through the formation of this new IP. Newcomers can now experience the satisfaction of a successful harvest more quickly with the new Seedling mode, characters and farms can be fully customized, and longtime fans can enjoy an enhanced variety of seeds, pets, and other ways to make their farms truly their own.

Avalanche Studios and Expansive Worlds today announced that theHunter: Primal, a realistic dinosaur hunting experience developed for PC, has left Steam Early Access. theHunter: Primal introduces a huge Jurassic landscape (24 square km/9.3 square miles) which will push your survival skills to their limits. Throughout the different biomes of the world loom cunning predators that not only hide from you, but communicate with each other and plan deadly attacks.
theHunter: Primal offers both single player and multiplayer modes, with the option of creating private gaming sessions. If you are looking for a serious challenge, you may turn on the PVP function, team up with your friends and let all hell break loose. If you prefer cooperative hunting, you can turn off the PVP function and join your friends and other players in an effort to bring down the beasts of planet Primal Eden.

Sovereignty, a fantasy strategy game developed for PC, will enter Steam Early Access on April the 9th, Slitherine announced. Sovereignty features 35 factions with specific races, traits, heroes and units for a unique feeling and challenge at every game. Various campaigns modes and unique missions linked with the story of your faction are also included. More details can be found on the Steam page dedicated to the game - five screenshots and a video are available for your viewing pleasure.

Available to download today for the Xbox 360 via the Xbox Games Store, Hostile Takeover is a new add-on pack for Tropico 5 that includes three different scenarios to challenge even the savviest rulers. It invites you to test your strength as a military leader in Generalissimo, explore a deliciously lucrative new industry in Joint Venture and kindly improve the welfare of your citizens in Mad World. Each scenario also adds a new music track, a zany original outfit for your dynasty members and a new island map for you to conquer in sandbox mode and multiplayer.Nine visuals found their way in our gallery.

Focus Home Interactive today announced that Pix the Cat, developed by Pastagames and previously released for PS4 and PS Vita (cross-buy) as well as for Windows PC, is also available now for Mac and Linux via Steam. Pix the Cat is an arcade game where you must rescue forsaken ducklings from the nested levels of the infamous Grid of Infinity. The game allows you to defeat your friends at home in the combat Arena and compete online with the Ghost feature.The Nostalgia mode plays like Snake but with a few twists. You must collect the target number of ducklings to win, and you must succeed before the Goat chomps the Flower to get the "bonus".